Hall of Fame inductees at a glance

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DERRICK BROOKS — Linebacker (1995-2008 Tampa Bay Buccaneers; 14 seasons, 224 games). First year eligible . . . Elected to 11 Pro Bowls . . . In 1997, led Bucs to first postseason appearance since 1981 . . . NFL’s Defensive Player of the Year in 2002 . . . Selected to the NFL’s All-Decade Team of the 2000s.

WALTER JONES — Tackle (1997-2008 Seattle Seahawks; 12 seasons, 190 games). First year eligible . . . Consensus pick for multiple all-rookie teams . . . Following the 1999 season, Jones became the first offensive linemen in Seahawks history to be elected to the Pro Bowl, the first of nine All-Star appearances . . . All-Pro six times (2001-02, 2004-07).

ANDRE REED — Receiver (1985-1999 Buffalo Bills, 2000 Washington Redskins; 16 seasons, 234 games). Eighth year eligible . . . Most prolific receiver in Bills history . . . His 951 receptions were third in NFL history at time of his retirement . . . His 13 seasons, and nine consecutive, with 50-plus catches exceeded only by Jerry Rice.

MICHAEL STRAHAN — Defensive end (1993-2007 New York Giants; 15 seasons, 216 games). First year eligible . . . Dominant pass rusher and excellent at defending the run . . . Recorded 141½ career sacks . . . Named first-team All-Pro five times (1997, 1998, 2001, 2003, and 2005) . . . Set NFL season sack record with 22½ sacks in 2001 when he was voted NFL Defensive Player of the Year.